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Sunni Cleric Killed in Zahedan, Iran; Unidentified Gunmen Responsible

A prominent Sunni cleric was assassinated in Zahedan, Iran, by unidentified gunmen. The attack occurred on September 14, 2026, and the local governor, Jamshid Rokhshani Nasab, confirmed the incident. The event has raised concerns about security in the region.

A senior Sunni cleric was shot dead in Zahedan, a city in southeastern Iran, on September 14, 2026. The attack was carried out by unidentified gunmen, according to reports from Al Arabiya, Middle East Eye, and other outlets. Zahedan’s Governor, Jamshid Rokhshani Nasab, confirmed the assassination in a statement released by IRNA. The cleric’s identity has not been officially disclosed, but the attack has sparked immediate calls for an investigation into the security situation in the region.

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IndependentAl-AhramSep 14, 09:42 PM
Sunni cleric assassinated in southeast Iran - Region - World - Ahram Online

Sunni cleric assassinated in southeast Iran - Region - World Ahram Online

StateIRNASep 14, 08:06 PM
Sunni cleric assassinated in southeast Iran

Zahedan, IRNA – Zahedan’s Governor, Jamshid Rokhshani Nasab, says a Sunni cleric has been assassinated in the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan.

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 14, 07:16 PM
Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran - english.alarabiya.net

Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran  english.alarabiya.net

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 14, 07:16 PM
Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran - Al Arabiya English

Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran  Al Arabiya English

IndependentMiddle East EyeSep 14, 07:16 PM
Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran - middleeasteye.net

Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran  middleeasteye.net

IndependentMiddle East EyeSep 14, 07:16 PM
Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran - Middle East Eye

Senior Sunni cleric shot dead by unidentified gunmen in southeast Iran  Middle East Eye